Africa Can Lead Its Energy Transition

A new policy brief explores how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can help translate Africa’s abundant resources into practical benefits for the energy transition.

Call for Expressions of Interest for IKI Small Grants Programme

This call invites local organisations and enterprises to take part in an innovative funding programme addressing the long‑term management of invasive alien plants in South Africa.

Honouring a Legacy of Leadership and Looking Ahead with Confidence

SSN Releases its First Annual Report

SouthSouthNorth (SSN) launches its inaugural Annual Report, covering the period January 2025 to January 2026, a year defined by transition, intentional alignment, and strengthened commitment to just and transformative climate

Embedding Gender Justice in Africa’s Just Transition

Case studies explored in this paper from Odisha to Mpumalanga, and from Kenya to Nepal, demonstrate that when women are engaged as co-creators of policy, and when their knowledge and

Financing loss and damage and adaptation in Africa

Three new papers, supported by a grant from the Open Society Foundation (OSF) focused on deepening understanding of two areas where financing needs are particularly pressing for Africa: loss and

30 New Community‑Led Climate Adaptation Projects Across the Global South

The Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), in collaboration with SouthSouthNorth (SSN), is proud to announce a new cohort of awardees from Africa, Asia‑Pacific, and Latin America & the Caribbean.

Reflections on Locally Led Adaptation

The Finance on the Frontlines Workshop, held in Cape Town from 21–23 January 2026, brought together actors working to reshape how adaptation finance reaches frontline realities. What emerged was not